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 A Comprehensive Anthology of Prayers and Petitions throughout Church History  Throughout history, Christians have sought guidance to bolster their spiritual walk with Christ and life of prayer. Even Christ's disciples would ask, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1). But in our current individualistic culture, it's almost too easy to neglect the wisdom of those who came before us.  To restore a love of historic Christian tradition, theology, and practice, this comprehensive anthology combines prayers and petitions of the greatest figures throughout the formation of the church, continuing through the medieval, Reformation, and modern eras. Editors Jonathan W. Arnold and Zachariah M. Carter provide context for each prayer through expert introductions, commentary, and biographical explorations. Ultimately readers will be encouraged in their faith as they learn the importance of prayer and witness the hearts and struggles of the saints.   Helpful Historical Resource: A chronological anthology of prayers and petitions throughout church history  Features Church History's Greatest Figures: Clement of Rome, Gregory of Nyssa, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Charles Spurgeon, and more  Useful as a Devotional Aid: Helps readers strengthen their knowledge of prayer and develop their walk with Christ  Ideal for Church Leaders and Laypeople Alike: Pastors, historians, theologians, Bible teachers, and individual believers 

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Jonathan Arnold, D.Phil., is associate dean of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies and associate professor of theological studies at Cedarville University. He teaches and writes in the areas of historical theology, church history and theological education.

His research focuses on the theology of the early modern Trans-Atlantic world, Puritanism, 17th-century Baptists, the history of education and educational theory, and the spiritual formation of the church. His work connects historical study with questions about Christian teaching, institutional life and the formation of students and congregations.

Arnold is the author of The Reformed Theology of Benjamin Keach and an editor of Cloud of Witnesses: A Treasury of Prayers and Petitions Through the Ages. His scholarly work also includes contributions on historical theology, Scripture and Christian education.

Before joining Cedarville in August 2022, Arnold served in administrative, pastoral and faculty roles in Christian higher education. He holds a DPhil in ecclesiastical history and an M.St. in historiography from the University of Oxford, a Th.M. in systematic theology and pastoral leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in psychology from The University of the South.

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2025-26 Graduate Academic Catalog

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Podcast: What We Can Learn from the Prayers of Church History

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0:00 Intro
0:17 Opening Prayer
0:42 The Council of Nicaea
6:28 The Emperor and Calling Councils
8:09 Eastern or Western Bishops?
9:33 The Prevalence of Arianism
10:29 What is Arianism?
14:32 Was the Spirit Understood to be God?
16:13 Major Questions Answered at Nicaea
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